johnbull

Hello from the upstate of SC. Just signed up after looking at the website several times. I've been a runner for 15 years but picked up a bum foot that the doc can't seem to fix so I dusted off a 15-20 year old Raleigh and am riding to keep from turning into a blimp because I can't run right now.

East Hill

Hello johnbull, what Raleigh have you got? Are you doing road cycling or MTB?

Welcome to BF!

East Hill

johnbull

It's a "Technium" I think. Anyway it's old enough that it's got a biopace chain. It's heavy but good.

East Hill

I think that was possibly made right here in Kent, WA. The plant was opened in 1985 to make the Technium bonded aluminium frames.

Got photos?

East Hill

morea

welcome aboard! I'm a former runner myself - after several years of running I managed to develop arthritis in both knees. I've grown to love cycling though, and prefer it to running now.

Have a great time getting reacquainted with that Raleigh!

johnbull

Small world. I Don't have any pictures of it. I've put some new tires on it, and it rides pretty well for what I'm doing. Riding 2 to 4 times a week (8 to about 20 miles/ride) depending on time. I guess if the running is out long term I'll break down and upgrade to a newer one in a few months.

East Hill

If you do get photos, post them in the Classic & Vintage forum. How's the bonding holding up?

East Hill